Scrub LPN/Certified Surgical Technologist

About the role

The Certified Surgical Technologist assists in providing nursing care and preparation of surgical patients of all ages appropriate for the surgery unit. They function as a member of the sterile team and interact effectively with patients, healthcare members, while maintaining professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a sterile field;
• Communicate maintenance of sterile field;
• Use principles of aseptic practice in varying situations;
• Initiate corrective action when breaks in technique occur;
• Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening;
• Maintain sterility while opening sterile items for procedure;
• Select equipment and supplies in an organized and timely manner;
• Assure all equipment is functioning before use;
• Operate mechanical, electrical and air powered equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions;
• Remove malfunctioning equipment from service; communicate need of repair/replacement;
• Follow established policies and procedures for counts;
• Initiate corrective action when counts are incorrect;
• Handle; collect and label specimens accurately per policy;
• Assist with update of surgeon preference cards regularly as needed;
• Perform duties in a timely manner to minimize turnaround-time;
• Reprocess, wrap and sterilize items per policy as needed;
• Perform high level disinfection per policy as needed;
• Sign report of operative procedure for count documentation as needed;
• Assist with room turnover for cleaning or disposal of instruments, supplies, linen, and reuse per policy;
• Orient new staff to scrub as assigned;
• Use and maintain all equipment, as specifications require, in order to perform job functions;
• Demonstrate cost-effective awareness in use of resources and supplies;
• Maintain proper level of stock and supplies as department requires;
• Utilize techniques of body mechanics for patient and personal safety;
• Maintain a safe environment for staff and visitors;
• Follow hospital infection control procedures and standard precautions per policy;
• Work effectively and communicate frequently with all members of the health care team;
• Maintain confidentiality in all patient, hospital, and physician related information; demonstrate complete discretion when discussing patient/client information;
• Follow chain of command appropriately to resolve problems and concerns;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of operation and maintenance of equipment and supplies located in the operating room;
• Excellent and organizational and time-management skills;
• Ability to work effectively and communicate effectively in a team environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as active listening skills;
• Professionalism and business acumen appropriate for working with guests, physicians, employees and volunteers;
• Ability to cost effectively manage resources and supplies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved LPN program with current NYS licensure or Surgical Technologist Certification from a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists required; certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization.
• BCLS Certification required.
• Prefers one year experience in hospital based OR or a certified scrub tech for all specialties.

Skills

• Knowledge of operating room equipment and supplies;
• Organizational and time management skills;
• Effective communication skills;
• Cost-effective resource management;
• Body mechanics for patient and personal safety;
• Confidentiality and discretion;
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills;
• Teamwork and collaboration;
• Interpersonal and communication skills;
• Equipment operation and maintenance;
• Healthcare industry knowledge;
• Legal and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$25.25-$30.30/hr. Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

Schedule

Not specified.